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SAP HR Administration Specialist (Swedish Market)
Hybrid in Málaga, Las Rozas de Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia & Armilla·Added 16 days ago
Overview
Job details
Hybrid
Office and home days — the ad has the split.
Requirements
Have the right to work in Spain
SD Worx doesn't mention sponsorship in the ad.
Work in English
English is required, per the ad.
Be near Málaga, Las Rozas de Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia & Armilla for hybrid days
No relocation package mentioned.
Have 2+ years of experience
Junior-level role.
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
🏝️ Comprehensive training and development programs.
🏝️ Flexible working schedule
🏝️ Private medical insurance 100% covered by SD Worx
🏝️ 25 vacation days
🏝️ 18 hours for personal matters
🏝️ Reduced summer hours: 36 hours instead of 40 per week, for 4 weeks (to be chosen in July or August)
🏝️ Cobee flexible retribution options: meals, transportation, etc.
🏝️ Laptop and equipment provided
🏝️ Workation: possibility to work from abroad (where SD Worx has legal entity, up to 4 weeks per year)
🏝️ Learning opportunities: language courses (as per availability), individual training bonus, an individual development plan, and professional training
🏝️ Career growth: whether you want to become more of an expert in your field or want to expand your knowledge more horizontally, there is always room to grow within SD Worx!
Requirements
What we're looking for
Mandatory: Swedish Personal Number ("Personnummer") and Swedish BankID. Applications that do not meet this requirement cannot be considered.
2 years previous experience in HR Operations, HR Administration, Payroll Administration or BPO environments.
Strong focus on administrative HR processes and data management.
Experience handling employee records, absences, sickness administration, benefits, pensions, or related HR transactions.
Ability to work in a structured, process-oriented environment with strong attention to detail.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Nice to have
Experience working with SLAs and service delivery models is an advantage.
Languages
Fluency in English is essential; Swedish is a strong advantage.
The role
SD Worx is a leading European provider of Payroll & HR services with global reach. We have offices across Europe and in Mauritius. Our purpose is to bring people solutions to life, enabling organisations of all sizes to turn Human Resources into a source of value for both the business and its people.
Our people solutions cover the entire employee journey - from getting people paid to attracting, rewarding and developing talent.
What you'll do
As an HR Administration Specialist, you will be responsible for delivering operational HR services within our Managed Payroll Services (MPS) and Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) organization. This is a highly administrative and process-driven role focused on HR operations rather than employee relations or strategic HR activities.
You will ensure accurate and compliant execution of HR processes while collaborating closely with internal teams, customers, and external stakeholders to maintain exceptional service delivery.
Deliver high-quality HR operational support across a variety of processes, including:
Time and absence management
Sick leave administration
Benefits administration
Pensions and insurance management
Garnishments and other employee-related transactions
HR master data maintenance and updates
Coordinate and monitor HR service delivery, ensuring tasks are completed accurately and within agreed service levels.
Process and validate HR data, calculations, and employee transactions while maintaining data integrity and compliance.
Collaborate with customers, country teams, and stakeholders to ensure smooth and efficient HR operations.
Support local HR process governance and maintain adherence to established business process standards.
Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by identifying process optimization opportunities and recommending practical solutions.
Support localization activities and manage process deviations while balancing customer requirements with operational best practices.
Hiring process
Application
Recruiter interview
With a recruiter
A phone or video interview if your profile matches the role.
Interviews with the hiring manager
With hiring manager and key stakeholders · 1–3 sessions
Meet the hiring manager and possibly other key stakeholders.
Case interview or assessment
Not every role
Included for some roles.
Reference checks
Job offer
- SD Worx says it usually responds to applications within a week.
About SD Worx
SD Worx is a European HR and payroll services provider headquartered in Antwerp, Belgium. The company specializes in payroll administration, HR administration, and related software solutions, operating across multiple European countries with a strong focus on local expertise and compliance. With a workforce of several thousand employees, SD Worx serves a wide range of clients, from small businesses to large international corporations, and is recognized as a leading player in the European HR services market.
SD Worx has a significant presence in Spain, with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, where they deliver payroll and HR services to both Spanish and international companies. The company is known for its international and multicultural work environment, actively hiring professionals from across Europe, including roles for SAP SuccessFactors consultants, payroll specialists, and HR operations staff. For international professionals, SD Worx offers opportunities to work in a dynamic, cross-border environment, leveraging their language skills (e.g., German, French, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, Danish) and expertise in various HR and payroll systems, making it an attractive employer for those looking to build a career in the European HR tech sector.
- Industry
- HR Payroll
- Founded
- 1945
- Employees
- 5,000–10,000
- Headquarters
- Antwerp, Belgium
- In Spain
- Madrid, Barcelona
- Website
- sdworx.com
Good to know if you are moving
- SD Worx actively hires international professionals, with many roles explicitly requiring language skills such as German, French, Dutch, Finnish, Norwegian, or Danish, making it accessible for non-Spanish speakers.
- The company has a strong presence in Spain (Madrid and Barcelona), offering opportunities to work on Spanish payroll projects while being part of a European-wide organization.
- Many roles are client-facing and require fluency in a specific European language, so language skills are a key asset for international candidates.
- The company offers a multicultural and multilingual work environment, with teams spread across Europe.
- SD Worx provides a clear career path in HR and payroll consulting, with opportunities to specialize in SAP SuccessFactors, SAP HCM, and other HR technologies.
In their own words
Additional information
Salary range information will be shared with candidates during the initial interaction with the Talent Acquisition team, either by phone or email.
SD Worx values diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of origin, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, ethnic or social background, or stage of life.
All hiring decisions are made based on skills, experience and role‑related qualifications.
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